The Village of Capitan Board of Trustees met in special session on
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at the village hall in Capitan, New Mexico at
7:00 PM.
Mayor Hammons asked for a moment of silence and led the assembly in the
pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Hammons called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Mayor Hammons asked Village Clerk, Kay Strickland, for a roll call of
the trustees. Mayor Hammons-here, Trustee Wood-here, Trustee
Riska-here, Trustee Payne-here, Trustee Davis-here. Kay
Strickland and Deputy Clerk, Shirley Pavlovic, also attended the
meeting. A list of others in attendance is attached.
Item #1 on the Agenda: Approval of the Agenda
Trustee Payne made the motion to approve the agenda. Trustee
Davis seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Item #2 on the Agenda: Memorandum of Understanding for the
Baseball Field and Recreational Facility Project Between the Village of
Capitan and Capitan Municipal School
Mayor Hammons reviewed the memorandum of understanding with the
trustees. Trustee Riska moved to accept the memorandum of
understanding for the baseball and recreational facility. Trustee
Payne seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes,
Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #3 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-21 – Notification and
Certification of GRIP2 Proceeds
Trustee Davis made the motion to approve resolution 2007-21.
Trustee Payne seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee
Davis-yes, Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #4 on the Agenda: Budget Workshop
Deputy Clerk, Shirley Pavlovic, reviewed some changes made to the
general and water funds since the last meeting. She stated the
expenses in the water fund have been exceeding the income for several
years now. The trustees discussed the possibility of raising the
water fees and discussed other options. The following funds were
presented by Ms. Pavlovic to the trustees: Smokey Bear Enterprise
(earmark $2000 for 4th of July parade for the Chamber), Cemetery,
Correctional Funds, Environmental Gross Receipts Tax, Fire Fund (added
intercept payment for new truck), LEPF, Lodgers’ Tax, Infrastructure,
and Juvenile Fund. The Trustees also reviewed the “other” funds
for Court, Fire Equipment, Motor Vehicle Department, Smokey Bear
Donations, and Solid Waste. The water security deposits will
remain the same as last year.
Shirley stated she would prepare the interim budget to be considered at
the next regular meeting.
A discussion was held on gross receipts tax.
ADJOURMENT:
Trustee Davis made the motion to adjourn at 8:20 PM. Trustee Wood
seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
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Sammy L.
Hammons, Mayor
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Kay Strickland, Village Clerk
